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INTRODUCTION
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Field operations |
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Unit Descriptor |
This unit has been developed for the Outdoor Recreation Industry Training Package. This unit covers the knowledge and skills required to establish, use and maintain a temporary site. Temporary sites include sites used for rest stops, overnight camping and emergency shelters |
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Select a temporary site |
Access local area knowledge and use to identify suitable sites Determine additional sources of information to assist in site location Identify factors affecting suitable site selection Consider the suitability of the site for the group size and objectives |
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Establish a shelter |
Identify hazards and remove/avoid in order to reduce risks Arrange shelter appropriately for the prevailing weather and conditions Establish general context shelter to ensure comfort and safety Erect shelter in a manner to cause minimal environmental impact |
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Maintain a temporary site |
Take measures, within the area of responsibility of the participant, to remove/avoid hazards and minimise risk at the temporary site Comply with, where relevant to the activity, statutory and organisational procedures with respect to the use of campfires Implement minimal impact practices with respect to camping and washing of self and utensils Identify the consequences of unhygienic practices Follow recommended procedures to decrease potential health problems Clean individual and shared utensils adequately Follow sanitation practices appropriate to the site and permit requirements to minimise health problems and environmental impact |
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency:
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General context |
One category • equipment for use at the site may be
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Hazards |
All categories relevant to type of outdoor activity • potential terrain hazards
• environmental hazards
• people hazards
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Shelter |
All categories relevant to the activity • include
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Site selection |
All relevant categories • is affected by factors such as
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Sources of information |
All categories • maps and charts • guide books • resource management authorities • port authorities • local government authorities and councils |
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Statutory and organisational procedures |
All categories • include
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements.
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Critical aspects of evidence to be considered |
• Assessment must confirm sufficient knowledge of site selection and maintenance using sites and shelter options applicable to at least one type of specific outdoor activity • Assessment of performance should be over a minimum of two (2) different occasions/sites covering the prescribed number of categories from the Range Statements applicable to the selection and use of a site for a specific outdoor activity • Assessment must confirm the ability to apply this knowledge and appropriate techniques to
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Interdependent assessment of units |
• This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s)
• This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
• For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
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Required knowledge and skills |
• Required knowledge
• Required skills
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Resource implications |
• Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to
• Human resources - assessment of this unit of competency will require
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Consistency in performance |
• Due to issues such as the range of possible outdoor sites, this unit of competency must be assessed over a minimum of two (2) different occasions/sites in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to using and maintaining a temporary or overnight site |
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Context for assessment |
• This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of an outdoor recreation activity and must be demonstrated when establishing and maintaining a temporary camping or emergency site at an outdoor location • Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures at a campsite, oral and/or written questioning on required knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes • Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a "period of time" and/or in a "number of locations", any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons |
KEY COMPETENCY LEVELS
These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
The three levels of performance (1, 2 and 3) denote the level of competency required to perform the task:
1. Use routine approaches
2. Select from routine approaches
3. Establish new approaches
• Collecting, analysing and organising information - Sourcing information on suitable overnight campsites
• Communicating ideas and information - Sharing information on camping requirements to other activity participants
• Planning and organising activities - Planning route in order to reach a suitable campsite at a reasonable time in order to establish camp
• Working with teams and others - Building a shelter, eg, lean-to or bivvy
• Using mathematical ideas and techniques - Calculating appropriate distance from water source to establish toilet area
• Solving problems - Finding sufficient safe sites in a small camping area
• Using technology - Using varieties of portable stove to reduce impact on the environment
Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies.
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Collect, Analyse & Organise Informat on |
Communicate Ideas & Information |
Plan & Organise Activities |
Work with Others & in Teams |
Use Mathematical Ideas & Techniques |
Solve Problems |
Use Technology |
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Level 2 |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 1 |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 1 |
